sea stacks and geos

The coastline around the Orkney islands is spectacular to say the least.From sandstone cliffs to white sandy beaches,varying habitats provide a haven for flora and fauna.Geological features include  sea stacks such as the Old Man of Hoy and geos which are long narrow slots carved along fault lines by the sea.
Inspirational ......

This is a small work on watercolour paper including watercolour paints,acrylic inks ,watersoluble graphite pencils,Inktense pencils and a touch of silver leaf to highlight.

'Yggdrasil'

A visit to the Orkney Islands encouraged a fascination with Norse mythology . The Axis Mundi or world axis is the vertical structure connecting all 3 cosmic levels & is often conceived as a pillar,tree,cross,mountain or even human body.

The tree Yggdrasil is the Norse 'World Tree', a gigantic ash or yew tree which holds the worlds:

• Asgard-where the Gods dwell
• Midgard-where humankind dwells
• Utgard-where the giants dwell
• Hel-where the dead dwell....

Continuing my exploration of plaster & 3D work, I produced my own 'Yggdrasil',which is  central  to many of the tales  in Norse mythology....  

'Yggdrasil'

Height:132 cm

Mixed media